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South Florida Fishing Trips & Guided Charters
Our Florida fishing trips are guided day charters in South Florida, including the Everglades and Biscayne Bay.
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- 2 lodges & outfitters
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- 8 target species
Compare Bird Dog Fly Fishing and Mangrove Expeditions, then plan your day around the water, target species and style of fishing that interest you.
Hand-selected operations
Fishing lodges & guides in Florida
Everglades, Florida, USA
Mangrove Expeditions
Guided day trips · Everglades backcountry
From $500 USD
per trip
Follow the fish
Fish species in Florida
Bird Dog Fly Fishing in South Florida
Bird Dog Fly Fishing offers custom guided fly fishing and light tackle charters throughout South Florida’s most productive inshore, backcountry, and freshwater systems. Led by Captain Michael Passalacqua, each trip is designed around conditions, tides, or angler experience level, creating a personalized approach to targeting some of the region’s most sought-after game fish.
Mangrove Expeditions in the Everglades
Mangrove Expeditions delivers world-class shallow water fishing experiences in the iconic mangrove ecosystems of the Florida Everglades. Whether you’re casting flies or light tackle, Captain Quinton “Q” Destout leads anglers into water so shallow that few boats can reach, unlocking access to fish-rich flats and backcountry corners most never see.
Planning a South Florida day charter
Bird Dog Fly Fishing covers the Everglades, Biscayne Bay, Boca Raton and the Palm Beaches. Mangrove Expeditions focuses on shallow-water trips with Captain Quinton “Q” Destout, including the Everglades. Confirm the meeting point, day length and target fish when choosing a charter.
Planning sources
- Bird Dog Fly Fishing: trip information (opens in a new tab)
- Mangrove Expeditions: operator information (opens in a new tab)
Confirm current trip details with BlackBone before booking.
Before you go
Florida fishing trip FAQs
Which South Florida fishing charters can I compare?
BlackBone’s Florida collection includes Bird Dog Fly Fishing and Mangrove Expeditions. Their listed programs cover South Florida waters, including the Everglades and Biscayne Bay.
Are Florida trips day charters or lodge stays?
The Florida trips in this collection are guided day charters. Compare the listed locations and target species, then discuss the fishing approach and arrangements for your day with BlackBone.
The Boneyard
Florida fishing guides & stories
the blackbone way /
Fishing Outfitter vs. Booking a Lodge Directly
Booking a fishing lodge directly puts you in touch with that property; using an outfitter adds help comparing trips, preparing gear and coordinating logistics. This article explains BlackBone’s role and the questions to ask before choosing.
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destination guides /
Mangrove Expeditions: Everglades Fly & Light Tackle Fishing
Captain Quinton “Q” Destout runs Mangrove Expeditions, specializing in Everglades fly fishing and light tackle sight fishing. Trips focus on shallow-water species including tarpon, snook, redfish and black drum.
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destination guides /
Sheepshead Fly Fishing in the Everglades: Flats Tactics
In this Everglades sheepshead trip report, small dark flies and patient presentations to feeding singles or pairs proved useful. The observations cover water clarity, sun angle and edges to watch while sight fishing.
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